Amid recent reports of 'bullying' and 'beyond unfair' criticism in the media, Crouch said he sympathises with Rashford as he praised the forward's bright display against the Saints.

HENRY CLARK AT THE AMEX: A combination of Brighton's wastefulness in front of goal and an inspired performance from Ipswich goalkeeper Muric kept this clash on the coast locked goalless.

AADAM PATEL AT ELLAND ROAD: , it was a game to forget as Leeds were given a reminder of just how unforgiving the Championship can be by a Burnley side who executed a tactical masterclass.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT ETIHAD STADIUM: Erling Haaland rescued Manchester City from an early setback as Pep Guardiola's side retained their 100 per cent Premier League record.

ALEX JENNINGS AT SELHURST PARK: In stoppage time Conor Coady conceded a penalty and Leicester conceded an equaliser - Mateta stepping up from the spot.

Liverpool suffered their first defeat under Arne Slot as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Nottingham Forest. Mail Sport's Lewis Steele assesses the best and worst performers from the clash at Anfield.

KATHRYN BATTE AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Danny Ings had remained adamant all summer that he did not want to leave West Ham.

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Slot has repeatedly called for his team to adopt a slow style to 'kill' teams with passes. This performance, however, was rushed, panicked and lacking in ideas.

SOUTHAMPTON 0-3 MAN UTD: Erik ten Hag's side took all three points against the Saints.

Carlos Alcaraz will not represent Spain on Sunday

MAN CITY 2-1 BRENTFORD: The champions made it 12 points from 12 with victory over the Bees.

Lando Norris was eliminated in Q1 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but McLaren have taken issue with an FIA decision.

LIVERPOOL 0-1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST: Arne Slot's 100 per cent Premier League record has been ended at Anfield.